U.S. new home sales at six-year high; recovery still fragile

(Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rose to a six-year high in September, but a sharp downward revision to August's sales pace indicated the housing recovery remains tentative.

U.S. consumer confidence dips; housing starts miss forecasts

(Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment ebbed in August and residential construction rose less than expected last month, potentially dimming hopes of an acceleration in economic activity in the third quarter.